Cedar vs. Treated Pine Fences in North Texas
How each wood handles our heat, how much upkeep it asks for, and which one we usually recommend.
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Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, from picking a wood to fixing a gate opener. Written for homeowners and landowners around Corsicana, Waxahachie and Ellis County.
Board-on-Board vs. Side-by-Side vs. Horizontal Cedar Fences
The three common wood privacy styles, what each looks like after a summer, and how they compare.
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When to Stain a New Cedar Fence (and How Often in Texas)
How long to wait, the water test that tells you it is ready, and how often to re-stain here.
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Swing Gate or Slide Gate? Picking a Driveway Gate
How much room each one needs, how slopes and wind change things, and what it means for an opener.
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Gate Opener Not Working? Common Problems and Fixes
Safe checks you can do yourself before calling: power, batteries, photo eyes, remotes and more.
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Why Fence Posts Lean in Blackland Clay (and How We Set Them)
What our expansive clay does to fence posts, and how we set posts so they stay straight.
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Pipe Fence, Ranch Rail, or Wire? Fencing Acreage and Livestock
What works for cattle, horses, goats and road frontage, and why corners and braces matter most.
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Before You Build a Fence: HOA Rules, Permits, Property Lines and Texas 811
HOA approval, city permits, property lines, easements and calling 811, in the order to check them.
Read the guide: Before You Build a Fence: HOA Rules, Permits, Property Lines and Texas 811Which Fence Is Right for Me?
A quick side-by-side of the fences we build most. When we come out, we'll help you narrow it down for your yard.
| Fence | Privacy | Upkeep | Typical lifespan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar | Full privacy (board-on-board or horizontal) | Stain every few years to keep the color; otherwise it weathers gray | Roughly 15 to 20 years with good posts and regular stain | Backyard privacy that looks warm and natural |
| Treated pine | Full privacy | Let it dry, then stain or seal; boards can warp and twist as they dry | Roughly 10 to 15 years | Privacy on a tighter budget, long back property lines |
| Wrought iron / steel | Low (see-through) | Low; touch up the paint where it chips so rust does not start | Decades, with paint touch-ups | Front yards, pools, keeping a view, a dressy look |
| Vinyl | Full or partial, depending on style | Low; wash it now and then, no stain or paint | Often 20 years or more; quality varies a lot in the Texas sun | Clean, low-maintenance look |
| Chain link | Low, unless you add privacy slats | Very low | Often 20 years or more for galvanized | Keeping dogs in, utility areas, budget-minded jobs |
| Pipe / ranch | None | Paint pipe every several years; check wire and braces | Decades for welded pipe | Acreage, livestock, horses, road frontage |
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